Temperance Victory in Sullivan County Court Remonstrances End Saloon Licenses
The Sullivan County Commissioners rejected all license remonstrances against saloon applicants as the temperance movement gains ground. The trial drew a large crowd, with ministers and editors speaking, and witnesses pressured by saloon interests. The outcome strengthened anti saloon sentiment and prompted signers to bolster remonstrances.
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Sullivan County
Sullivani
Hamilton Township
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan Democrat
Brother Poynter
the Temperance Movement
Liddley
Bays
Mr.Hunt
Miles McMahan
Jim Dudley
Uncle Miles
Lindley
Mr. Hunt
Jimmie
Announcement of Prosecuting Attorney candidate in Sullivan and Green counties
An letter to the editor from J. Litty Wrnpty announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of Sullivan and Green counties subject to a popular vote. He claims whiskey trust work qualifies him and notes a recent courthouse showing. Lee Kinnear, old schoolmate of Silver Chaney, visited Chaney in Terre Haute to begin a business venture.
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Union
Sullivan and
Green Counties
Whiskey Trust
Court House
J. Litty
Lee Kinnear
Silver Chaney
Ann Arbor
Mr. Chaney
Kinnear
Insume
Terre Haute
Saloon abolition argued to lose county revenue
The county faces claims that banning saloons will cut revenue, citing about 2300 dollars received from liquor. Auditor Lang paid Mattix murder trial costs totaling 806 dollars after a 250 dollar special attorney fee. Mattix, a saloon keeper at Alum Cave, killed his brother in law Ted Britton in a drunken brawl. Other liquor related cases like Cox and Adams are noted. The argument that liquor ban harms revenue is challenged.
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J. M. Lang
Mattix
Vigo
Alum Cave
Ted Britton
Cox
Adams
Gravel Road Proposal Passes by Large Margin in Haddon
In Haddon Township, the D. C. Wortman et al petition for free gravel roads won decisively with 7210 votes for and 28 against. The plan covers about two miles on the Carlisle and Oaktown road, extending to the county line at a cost of 6065.88 dollars, and precinct No. 1 at Paxton reported 16 for and 6 against.
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Haddon Township
D. C. Wortman Et al
Carlisle and
Oaktown
Paxton
More Coal Lands Taken Near Town by Chicago Investor
T. C. Keller of Chicago with attorney John Bays seeks deeds to 1400 acres four miles northeast. Hawkins and Haddon arranged the sale for about 42000 dollars. Coal drilling shows satisfactory quality and mining prospects. Vendors include Jas. Botts John L. Marlow George A. Botts J. H. Casey John Walls L. R. Cunningham J Z Gray M M Hughes Mary W Osborn Jackson Rich Jr Fred J Bolinger Mrs John Anderson and John W Gray. Most have deeded and been paid.
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T. C. Keller
Chicago
John 8. Bays
Hawkins and Haddon
Jas. Botts
John L. Marlow
George A. Rich
George 8. Botts
J. H. Casey
John Walls
L. R. Cunningham
J. Z. Gray
M. M. Hughes
Mary W. Osborn
Jackson Rich, Jr
Fred J. Bolinger
John Anderson
John W. Gray
Infant dies suddenly in family home
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Steve Dale died very suddenly last night. R G Viskniskki is in St Louis buying goods for his dry goods store. Abstracts carefully and correctly prepared. Hawkins & Hadden.
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Steve
Dale
R G Viskniskki
St Louis
Hawkins & Hadden
Reunion of the 21st Indiana Heavy Artillery
The 21st Regiment later the 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery held its annual reunion in town on Sept 3–4. Comrades arrived, were hosted by Nesbit and McNabb, and socialized at G W Buff’s. Speeches by Glover and Mrs Bass, Camp Fire at the courthouse, and heartfelt remembrances highlighted a moving gathering of veterans.
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21St Regiment
1St
Indiana Heavy Artillery
Nesbit and McNabb
G. W. Buff
Women’s Relief Corps
Glover
Wm B. Glover
Court House
Daughters of Veteran’s
Singing of America
J. W. Buck
W. T. Crawford
Etta Hughes
Harcourt
Cincinnati
Ruth Buff
Sheridan
Southern Indiana Rail Line Reaches Glendora Mines Area
Construction crews rapidly advance the Southern Indiana extension to Sullivan with grading and track laying toward the Bogle Mines at Glendora. The worksite includes tents along the right of way, mules, a steam shovel, pile driver, and ballast cars, aiming to reach the mines and connect to the main line by October.
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Southern Indiana Construction Gang
Southern
Bogle
Glendora
Busseron
Steve Leache
National Bank Purchases Its Occupied Building
The National Bank has bought the building it occupies from W H Crowder who owned it since the option was taken. Real estate appreciation in Sullivan increased its value. The bank paid Mr Crowder 11500 for the property. The building is among the best in Sullivan’s business district and improvements will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the National Bank
W.H Crowder
Sullivan
Crowder
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Temperance People
MR. Lindley
J. Lilly Windley
Josh B. Easy
R.park
Bdadk
William C. Rowder
F. H. Oke
Jaque Mullane
Francis
Steele
Fry
McGuire
Boatswain
Beer
J. Lilly
Bass
Relief Corps
Tom
Indiana
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